[2:00] The Ninth Amendment remains largely untested in challenges against restrictive registries’ impact on personal freedoms. [09:26] Wisconsin’s lifetime GPS monitoring statute for repeat sex offenders was upheld despite contested Fourth Amendment claims. [27:03] Free speech protections have limits when laws restrict solicitation by individuals under public reporting obligations. [36:23] The California Court of Appeal...

In this episode of Registry Matters we cover the South Carolina Supreme Court upheld the revised PFR registration system, emphasizing legislative authority over individual rights. And then we cover the expansion of federal judgeships is mired in politics, impacting case resolution and judicial efficiency. [3:58] The South Carolina Supreme Court case McSwain challenges the constitutionality...

[0:00] Announcer[02:31] The Oklahoma Supreme Court ruled against Donaldson, affirming the constitutionality of residency restrictions for PFRs despite his arguments.[34:52] The Illinois Registry Controversy: A Legal Examination of Due Process Rights for RegistrantsThe Illinois State Police may lack the required procedures for correcting errors on registrant information. https://www.registrymatters.co/podcast/rm332-are-residency-rules-punitive-decoding-oklahomas-latest-rulingEmail us: [email protected] us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/registrymattersJoin the...

On this episode of Registry Matters, we delve into a range of critical issues affecting individuals on the registry and those advocating for criminal justice reform. We hear from a listener navigating Missouri’s lifetime GPS monitoring system and discuss its constitutional implications, drawing comparisons to past Supreme Court rulings. We also explore the broader challenges...

In this episode of Registry Matters, we cover a range of critical legal topics affecting the registry community. Michael shares his prison release plans and seeks guidance on property management challenges faced by returning citizens, with a focus on Texas laws. We also discuss a Nebraska Supreme Court ruling that found insufficient evidence to convict...

In this episode, we delve into pivotal legislative developments shaping justice reform across the United States. We explore North Dakota’s House Bill 1231, which offers low-risk offenders an opportunity to end their registration after seven years, signaling a shift toward rehabilitation. Kathleen Hamrick joins us to unpack Washington state bills addressing the oversight of police...

On this episode of Registry Matters, we dive into a range of critical topics affecting registrants and broader legal landscapes. We explore potential constitutional challenges to travel reporting requirements for PFRs, examining their implications on free speech and personal rights. Next, we dissect a recent Massachusetts case that highlights the complexities and challenges of risk-based...

In this episode, we cover Legal gray areas and online behavior, Feller’s registration lifetime requirement modified, and rehabilitation through a tiered system [2:34] The legal interpretations of online behavior regulations for high-risk offenders highlight uncertainties around social media engagement. [13:54] The Iowa Supreme Court overruled the lower courts, allowing John Feller to end his lifetime...

[5:15] The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit has overturned a 30-year precedent, ruling that a violation of the right to confidential attorney-client calls arises only if a defendant shows that there was realistic potential for the prosecution to benefit from listening to communication. Leave voicemail: 747-227-4477 Email us: [email protected] Support us on...

In today’s episode, we delve into two compelling and thought-provoking topics. First, we examine the complex and controversial issues surrounding law enforcement’s use of entrapment strategies and the pursuit of cases with questionable or limited evidence, particularly in accusations of sex crimes and historical allegations. Later, we discuss the troubling case of a Maryland college...